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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better perceive these interesting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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